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Some Selected Reports from the Salisbury and Winchester Journal
September 21st, 1782
MARE FOUND
WHEREAS a BIack MARE, with a blaze down her face, having four white feet, about 15 hands high, was found straying at Ashton, in the parish of Codford St.Peter, in the county of Wilts, about the 13th of August: Whoever can prove it his property, may have the said Mare again, on paying the expences of her keeping and this advertisement; and unless the said Mare is claimed on or before the 15th of September instant, she will be sold to pay the expences attending her. -Apply to John Poulton, at Ashton aforefaid.
WILTS
TO be LETT and entered on immediately, that good old accustomed PUBLIC HOUSE, known by the sign of the ARABIAN HORSE, situate in Rowde, near Devizes, now in the occupation of WILLIAM JAMES, who is about to take to his father's business, as Cloth-Dresser.
The remainder of the stock of strong beer, consisting of ahout forty hogsheads, the brewing utensils, and part of the houshold goods, to be also disposed of at a fair appraisement. For further particulars apply to William James, at the said House.
W I L T S.
TO be LETT, a HOUSE, GARDEN, and MEADOW, adjoining to the Mill at Quidhampton, near Wilton. - Enquire of Messrs.Hussey and Hinxman's, Sarum.
SALISBURY
TO be LETT,- A DWELLING HOUSE, and YARD for Parchment-making adjoining, fit and proper for carrying on the said business, and Fell-mongering.
N.B. There have been four persons at one time in this city, who carried on the above trades, but now only two, one of whom, it is imagined, will quit the business at Christmas next, therefore, it is presumed, one is greatly wanted, and will meet with success.
SALISBURY.
THOMAS BRACHER, TIN-PLATE-WORKER, successor to Mr.OTHEN, in the Market-place, begs leave to return his grateful thanks to his friends and the public for their favours since he has been in business; and he humbly flatters himself that he shall be found to deserve a continuance of them, as it will ever be his rule of conduct to manufacture such goods as shall do him credit and give satisfaction, and to render the same on the lowest terms possible.
Orders from Gentlemen and Ladies, &c. in the country duly attended to.
N.B. The difference of price in the cost of culinary ware in tin and copper is amazingly great, and the purity and wholsomeness of the one in comparison with the other has deservedly given it the preference in most gentlemen's families in England.
WINCHESTER, Aug. 30, 1782
WHEREAS I, JOHN REEVES, and my Wife MARTHA, (whore maiden name was BIRD) have, by our mutual consent, quite and entirely parted: This is therefore to acquaint the public, that whatsoever debts she may contract never will be paid by me,
JOHN REEVES.
SARUM, August 19, 1782.
CABINET and UPHOLSTERY GOODS.
TO be SOLD, on very low terms, the remaining STOCK in TRADE of B.LEWIS, in the Market-place; among which are, some elegant mahogany desks and book-cases, side-board tables, bureaus, chests of drawers, a very handsome wardrobe bedstead, mahogany chairs, pier glasses blankets, cotton counterpanes, morines, harrateens, checks, paper-hangings, Scotch and Wilton carpets, feather beds, &c. &c.
ANTELOPE, UPHAVEN.
JOSEPH ORAM begs leave to acquaint his friends, and the public in general, that he has taken the ANTELOPE INN, Uphaven, late Mr.HART'S, and humbly hopes for a continuance of Mr. Hart's friends and customers; and by a strict attention to please and oblige, hopes he shall merit the countenance and support of all his friends.
STRATFORD UNDER THE CASTLE.
ALL unqualified persons are requested to abstain from shooting or otherwise destroying the GAME in this Manor, as a deputation has been made to GEO.WEBBE, Esq. to preserve the same both at Stratford under the Castle and Stratford Dean. The parish begins at the mile stone, and ends at North-hill beyond the Castle.
WHEREAS the GAME on the Manor of Gussage St.Michael has for some years past been shamefully destroyed by poachers, and other unqualified persons, some of whom have come with nets in the day time, as well as by night: This is to give notice, that if any such persons shall in future be caught destroying the Game on any part of the said manor, by any means whatfoever, they will be prosecuted, and Two Guineas reward paid by me to the informer, on the conviction of the offenders.
JOSEPH RANDELL.
SALISBURY INFIRMARY, Aug.31, 1782.
ALL such as are concerned in the following commodities, are desired to send their proposals, sealed, to the secretary of the Infirmary, before eleven o'clock on Saturday the 7th of Sept. next, specifying at what rate they are willing to supply the Infirmary, for the ensuing quarter, with
Butcher's Meat, Bread, Butter, Milk, Soap, Candles, Rice, Sugar, Hops, Malt, Oatmeal, and Coals.
The most reasonable proposals will be accepted; and if two or more tradesmen should offer to supply at the same price, it will be determined by ballot who shall have the preference, that the utmost impartiality may be observed, and no interest made in favour of any particular person.
By order of the Annual Court, RADNOR, President.
JOHN TURNER, Secretary.
SOUTHAMPTON, August 30, 1782.
MR.and Miss CANTELO most respectfully inform the Nobility, Gentry, &c. in and resorting to Southampton, that their CONCERT is fixed for Thursday evening the 5th of September next, at Mr. Martin's Rooms.
The Vocal parts by Miss Cantelo and Mr Rauzzini. First Violin and Concerto, Mr. Sheener, from London. The rest of the band by approved performers from Bath, Salisbury, Portsmouth, &c.
Act I. - Song, Miss Cantelo, Handel; Quartetto Oboe, Mr.Cantelo; Song, Miss Cantelo; Concertante, two Violins, Obligato, Messrs.Sheener and Rogers; Deveaux Duetto, Miss Cantelo and Mr.Rauzzini.
Act II. - A favourite Overture, Bach; Song, Miss Cantelo; Concerto Violin, Mr.Sheener; Song, "Auld Robin Gray," Miss Cantelo; full piece.
Tickets, at 5s. each, to be had of Mr.and Miss Cantelo, No.17, French-street, the Long Rooms, Circulating Libraries, the Star, Dolphin, and George Inns.
N.B. After the Concert will be a BALL.
Salisbury Annual Festival of Music.
WILL be celebrated on the 18th, 19th, and 20th of September inst. for which many of the first Performers, both Vocal and Instrumental, from London, Bath, &c. are engaged.
Signor Tenducci, Miss Storer, &c. (together with the obliging assistance of Sigr.Rauzzini) will support the principal Soprano Parts: Mr.Short, from the Chapel Royal, the First Bass: With many of the Boys from the same excellent and well-instructed Choir.
Mons.Salomon, (late first Violin in his Prussian Majesty's band) Mons.Scheneker, Mr.Fischer, Mr.Crosdill, Mr.Storace, Signor Garriboldi, Mr.Serjeant, Mess.Brooks, Grant, Rogers, Cantelo, &c. &c. will fill the principal Instrumental Parts in the Orchestra.
The whole under the Direction of Mr.CORFE.
On Wednesday and Friday evenings, the 18th and 20th inst. will be performed at the Assembly-Room, Select MISCELLANEOUS CONCERTS, the last Acts of which will consist of fine MSS.Serenatas, composed by the late Mr.BACH.
After each Concert a BALL.
On Thursday evening, the 19th inst. will be performed, the grand Opera of ORFEO, with all the original Chorusses, being esteemed one of the finest compositions of the celebrated Cavalier GLUCK, of Vienna.
On Thursday Morning, at the Church, the favourite Oratorio of SAMPSON; and on Friday Morning the sacred Oratorio of MESSIAH.
The Subscribers to the SALISBURY CONCERT flatter themselves, that, however highly honoured their last Festival was with the general public approbation, the Musical Band is on the whole still more complete, if possible, this year, together with the pleasing addition of the much-admired Mr.FISCHER, and other capital hands.
Tickers (at five shillings for each evening, and three shillings and sixpence for each morning's Performance) to be had at the Printing-Office, New Canal; at Mr.Lavenu's; and all the principal Inns and Coffee-houses.
The attendance of the Performers at the Rehearsal is hereby particularly requested early in the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept.17th.
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A Gentleman returning to town on Sunday evening from Croydon, was forced by a heavy shower of rain to take shelter under a hedge near Brixstow-causeway, and for the better security from the wet, dismounted; when he presently perceived a person riding towards the same place, suppofing he wished to take the shelter, which was soon confirmed by his dismounting, and lamenting the bad effects the late rains were likely to produce - but this was followed by the presentation of a pistol, and demand of watch and money, which being complied with, he again mounted, saying, " Sir, if you regard your life, don't attempt a pursuit," and immediately made off.
LONDON, SATURDAY, August 31.
It is with the deepest concern that we inform our readers of the following mort unfortunate and singular event: The Royal George, one of the finest ships in the British navy, carrying 100 brass guns, and having all her stores on board, Iying with the fleet at Spithead, was on Thursday last, about ten o'clock in the forenoon, laid on a heel, to repair some slight damage under water; by a most lamentable and unhappy oversight, her lower ports were left open, when the ballast and some of her stores shifting by a sudden squall of wind, the water rushed in with such amazing violence, that the vessel instantly went down, having on board upwards of 800 men, and about 200 women and children. The consternation of the surrounding ships may be more easily imagined than described; boats were instantly sent from every vesseI, to take up as many of the men as possible, and sorry are we to add, the number does not exceed 200, as most of the crew and officers, as also the women and children, were between the decks, and in the lower parts of the vessel, and consequently had not a chance of escaping. Capt.Waghorne and Mr.Leslie were fortunately upon the upper deck, and laying hold of a hen-coop, were buoyed up 'till a boat came to their assistance; but that brave and gallant officer, Admiral Kempenfelt, whose victorious arm has so often hurled the thunder of England upon her foes, was in his cabin, and met the untimely fate of the major part of the crew, amongst which were many officers, and the sons of several capital families. Three of the Lieutenants, the Purser, the Chaplain, several inferior officers, and some men, were fortunately on shore at the time.
The following is a pretty accurate account of such officers as were lost by this melancholy accident; - Admiral Kempenfelt; Major Graham, Lieutenants Saunders and Currie, of Marines; Mr. Williams, carpenter; Mr.Surrel, master; Mr.Bartrim, surgeon ; Mr.Kenwood, Mr.Cock, and Mr.Fish, master's mates.
The Royal George filled in about eight minutes, and left no time for any signal of distress to be made.
The Lark sloop victualler, that was along-side the Royal George, was swallowed up in the whirlpool occasioned by the sinking of the latter, and several people that were on board are said to have perished.
In Iess than an hour after the vessel went down, the water presented a most melancholy scene of the dead bodies of the unhappy sufferers floating amidst the shipping. The Beach, and houses round the Point, are full of them, men and women, promiscuously tumbled in heaps together. Of the female part only three were saved; they consisted of unhappy prostitutes; a few sailors wives and children were on board.
A most poignant scene of anguish and distress was exhibited by a respectable old woman, whose daughter and five children had gone on board the same morning to see their father, and who had shared his fate.
To a feeling mind, this calamitous picture needs no colouring; nor need we add how great the public loss, and particularly at this juncture, of so fine a ship, so brave and experienced an Admiral, and of such a number of fine sailors, truly the flower of the English navy.- The widow, the parent, and the orphan, will best describe the sad tale of woe !
The Royal George's top-malls appear above the water, and the depth in which she lies (about 14 fathom) is not considerable, yet it is the general opinion that she cannot be raised, as no purchase can be obtained, equal to the immense weight. An offer has been made to the Admiralty for weighing her up; the premium, if successful, �20,000. if otherwise, Government to reimburse the expsnce, which may be �8000.
The Royal George was just 27 years old at the time she was lost, having been launched at Woolwich in Sept.1755. She was pierced for 100 guns, but having lately had two additional ports, including carronades, mounted 108 guns. She was so good a sailer, that she has had more flags on board her than any other ship in the service. Lord Anson, Admiral Boscawen, Lord Rodney, Lord Howe, and other principal officers, have repeatedly commanded in her. - Lord Hawke commanded the squadron in her which fought the French under Conflans, when the Superb, of 70 guns, was sunk by her cannon, and the Soleil Royal, of 84 guns, was burnt on shore.
The Edgar, of 74 guns, was lost, many years ago, near the same place, where the wreck now remains, and a buoy fixed upon it. Buoys are also fixed round the spot where the Royal George lies, for high and low water marks, as well as to know her exact situation.
Admiral Kempenfelt was by birth a Swede. - He was the youngest Admiral in the service, but has for many years been distinguished for his great knowledge in manoeuvring a fleet; and from his youth up, bravery and humanity, the certain characteristics of a noble mind, have swayed him in every instance.
The body of the Admiral has not been found, as reported; it is supposed to be still in the cabin, where he was writing when the ship sunk.
The etiquette of the service requires a Court-Martial to be held upon Capt.Waghorne for the loss of the Royal George.
It is remarkable, a pleasure boat with company going round the fleet, saw the peculiar situation of the Royal George, and went close enough to enquire of the crew if she did not lay very dangerously ? to which they received a pert sailor's answer; and in a few minutes saw her go down, when they were so near as very narrowly to escape being sucked under in the vortex which her foundering occasioned for a great distance round.
Yesterday advice was received at the Post-office, that the Speedy packet, Captain Spargo, which sailed from Falmouth the 18th of June for Jamaica, was taken the 15th of July, in fight of Barbadoes, by the Friponne of 36 guns, and the Resolieux of 38, French frigates, and carried into Guadaloupe. It is thought that the Swift packet, that was in company with her, is Iikewise taken. The Speedy was the packet which Government expected daily to arrive with the news of the homeward-bound fleet having sailed from Jamaica.
HOME NEWS.
PORTSMOUTH, August 30. Wednesday afternoon sailed the following ships, to join the North Sea squadron, viz.- Fortitude, Bellona, and Dublin, of 74-guns each; Sampson, Crown, and Polyphemus, of 64 guns each; and two frigates. The above squadron is commanded by Admiral Milbank, and consists of 15 sail of the line, and two frigates.
WINCHESTER, AUGUST 31.
John Taylor, who was committed (as mentioned in our last) to the county gaol, for the murder of Mr.Stares, is undoubtedly guilty. He had seen Mr.Stares receive a sum of money at an Inn in Hambledon, and offered to attend him home, as he lived just by his house. He had not gone far before he knocked down the unfortunate man with a mopstick he had in his hand, and repeating his blows, rendered him senseless; he then cut his throat, and robbing him of his money, the buckles from his shoes, and his sleeve buttons, made off, leaving the slick upon the ground by the deceased. Suspicion falling upon Taylor, he was apprehended, and charged with the fact, which he strenuously denied, but it was fuIly proved that the mopstick was in his possession the night before, and that he had on a smock frock, which was found in the shop where he worked, covered with blood, and which was also proved by his mother to be his property. On his examination he manifested the utmost confusion of mind, and his countenance was strongly marked with conscious guilt. He is a young fellow, about 22 years of age, and by trade a blacksmith.
It reflects a disgrace upon the Police of this country, that the gaoler of the prison at Gosport should have been suffered to carry off the head of Tyrie, and exhibit it as a spectacle to those whose curiosity will lead them to gratify his avarice with a few halfpence. This is a fact; and he has also ordered a glass vessel to be blown at Bristol, and intends keeping the head in spirits.- Humanity to his wife, children, and their connexions, innocent partners in his shame, demand the interposition of authority, that his remains may be quietly interred.
Tyrie was by birth an American; his father was a Scotchman, and fled to America in 1745, having taken an active part in the rebellion. - He delivered, the night before his execution, a letter to the care of the Under Sheriff, addressed to the Hon.Thomas Townsend, setting forth, "That he could furnish HIM with some intelligence known only to one other person in the kingdom besides himself, the neglect or want of which knowledge, he added, wiIl be severely, if not fatally felt, by the naval interests of Great-Britain, while she continues embroiled in the present war:" But as time did not permit his seeing Mr.Townsend, the secret (if he had any) died with him. False enthusiasm, in the cause of America, led John the Painter to attempt the destruction of Portsmouth Dock; and the same spirit certainly led Tyrie to the supplying France with naval intelligence: His aim was not pecuniary advantage, and he died fully persuaded of the rectitude of his conduct.- His Life, Trial, and Letter to Thomas Townsend, Esq. and other particulars, are published in a Pamphlet, price 6d. and may be had of the Printer of this paper, the country booksellers, and newsmen.
On Thursday last John Freemantle was committed to the gaol here, by George Dewar, Esq. charged with breaking open, in company with one John Brown, the house of Wm.Smart, of Chute, in this county, and stealing divers sorts of apparel, 9s. in silver, &c.
SALISBURY, SEPTEMBER 2.
On Friday last the Right Hon.the Earl of Radnor gave a grand entertainment to the Mayor and Corporation of this city at his seat at Longford Castle.
On Tuesday morning was married at St.Edmund's church, by the Rev.Dr.Samber, Mr.John Thring, attorney at law, of Cotford St.Peter, to Miss E.Everett, daughter of William Everett, Esq. of Heytesbury; a young lady with a handsome fortune, and every accomplishment necessary to render the marriage state happy.
On Saturday was married at the said church, by the Rev.Dr.Samber, Stucley Lucas, Esq. of Tavistock, Devonshire, to Miss Rothwell, daughter of Mr.Alderman Rothwell, of this city; a most agreeable and accomplished young lady, with a handsome fortune. The same morning they set out for his seat near Southampton.
Monday last was married, after a few days courtship, Thomas Drew, of West-Orchard, Dorset, to Christian White, of Shillingston, a maiden woman, with a good fortune. Prior to this courtship she was to have been married to a farmer in the neighbourhood, the licence, ring, &c. having been provided; however, she preferred the shoemaker, being a brisk young widower. The disappointed lover attended the ceremony, and forbad the marriage, claiming her by virtue of a former promise, which caused some altercation; but at last the old lady saying to the Clergyman, Go on, Sir, I long to have it over, Crispin bore away the lovely prize.
On Saturday morning a duel was fought near Downton, with pistols, between two gentlemen of the 15th regiment of foot, Mr.B. and Mr.S. in which the latter was much wounded.
Mr.Herschel, of Bath, has made a valuable improvement in the Telescope, discovering nearly 3000 stars, before invisible to the best glasses. The King is so delighted with it, that he often employs almost the whole night in viewing the heavenly bodies.
A Correspondent cannot but express his concern at hearing that Mr.Walker, the Philosopher, has failed in his hopes of success in Salisbury, in his Exhibition and Leaureon the Eidouranion: It is a most splendid and valuable improvement on the Orrery, and those who know that Gentleman, pronounce him the first in his line of the present age.
A few days since an inhabitant of Pill, who had not lived in perfect harmony with his wife, agreed to sell her to a serjeant of marines; the price fixt was a shilling, the woman consented to the bargain, and in due form and order she was delivered up by the husband to the purchaser, with an halter tied about her neck.
The Steward respectfully acquaints the Members of the Salisbury Catch and Glee Society, that the annual Feast will be held at the Spread Eagle, on Wednesday the 11th inst.- Dinner on table at half past two o'clock.
The Alehouses will be licenced at the Crown Inn, in Everly, on Friday the 6th ; and at the Vine Inn, in Sarum, on Tuesday the 10th instant.
SOUTHAMPTON, Sept.2, 1782.
FOR the Master of the Ceremonies, on Saturday the 14th instant will be a BALL. - Tickets to be had at the Rooms, and of Mr.Dawson, at Mr.Brimyard's, in the High-street.
BLANDFORD RACES will begin the 8th of October.-Particulars will be advertised in due time.
JAMES CLARKE, Clerk of the Course.
SALISBURY GREAT SHEEP FAIR.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the said FAIR will be held on Wednesday the 11th of September inst. the day preceding St.Giles, Old Stile. - Apply for taking pens to James Turner, book-keeper to the weighing engine.
STOLEN or STRAYED, from Bartly, in the parish of Eling, Hants, a Black MARE, aged, and a Black COLT, two years old past, both about 14 hands; the Mare gives suck, has lost the near eye, and has a blemish on her back, where a charge has been laid; both have a small star in their foreheads; the Colt has a blemish in the off hock behind. - Whoever will give intelligence of the above Mare and Colt, so as they may be had again, to John Penford, of Bartly, or James Tucks, at the Coach and Horses near Cadnam, shall receive Half-a-Guinea reward, and all reasonable charges.
G A M E.
WHEREAS the GAME on the Manors of Heytersbury and Tytherington, and particularly in the woods of Southly and IIy, has for some years past been shamefully destroyed by poachers, and other unqualified persons, some of whom have come with nets in the day time, as well as by night. This is to give notice, that if any fuch persons shall in future be caught destroying the Game on any part of the said Manors by any means whatsoever, they will be prosecuted, and Two Guineas reward paid by me to the informer, on the conviction of the offenders. And all qualified persons are requested to refrain from sporting thereon.
W.P.A. a'COURT.
NOTICE is hereby given that application will be made to Parliament next Session, for an Act to continue the terms of two several Acts, one passed in the reign of his late Majesty King George the Second, and the other passed in the twenty-fifth year of the reign of his said late Majesty, for repairing the Highways between Sheppards Shord, and Horsley Upright Gate, leading down Bagdown-Hill, in the county of Wilts, and other ruinous parts of the Highways thereunto adjacent; and also to alter and amend the said Acts, which said Highways or Roads pass through the several parishes of Bishops Cannings, Heddington, Bromham, and CaIne, in the said county of Wilts.
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| JOHN GABY, | } | of the said Roads. |
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H A N T S.
TO be SOLD by Private Contract, the UNDER-WOOD of the several Coppices following, belonging to ROBERT THISTLETHWAYTE, Esq. viz.
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| Fareham's Garden Coppice | " 5 | } | |
| Dunsland Coppice | " 15 | } | Nine years old, and tythe free. |
| Drivett's Coppice | " 14 | } | |
| Fleet's Row | " 1 | } | |
For particulars, enquire of Mr.John Sutton, at Southwick, any day before the 30th of September.
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| Lower Noades Coppice | about 22. | 12 |
| Gravell Shoot Coppice | " 14. | 11 |
| A Cutting in Frenchmore | " 9. | 11 & 12 |
For particulars, enquire of Mr.William Spare, at Norman Court, any day before the 15th of October.- N.B. All tythe free.
CITY of NEW SARUM, WILTS.
TO be LETT, and entered upon immediately.- The VINE INN, in the Market-place, with exceeding good stables and offices, &c. (the whole to be put into the most complete repair) which is one of the most capital Inns in the city, and has the particular advantage of the County Justices holding their special Sessions there every Tuesday.
This house, under the management of a careful and attentive man, is capable of affording every possible accommodion to Noblemen and Gentlemen, and with as great advantages to the occupier as any in the city.
Also to be Lett, an exceeding good Messuage or Tenement, which has been used as a common Brewhouse, but which would make a very commodious and convenient house for a carpenter or builder, or any other trade or business that requires room, having a very large garden and outlet adjoining to it, which is fenced in with a high wall; situate in Green Croft-street, in New Sarum aforefaid.
For further particulars, apply to Mr.Charles Isdell, at Romsey, Hants; or to Mr.Tinney, attorney, at Sarum, aforesaid.
SALISBURY.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, by Messrs.SMITH and SON, on Thursday next, the 5th inst.at the house late in the occupation of Mr.DANIEL MARSH, the east side of Castle-street,- AlI Sorts of HOUSHOLD FURNITURE; also two exceeding fine Myrtle Trees, in iron-bound tubs.
May be viewed the day preceding the sale, which will begin at half past 10 o'clock.
ANDOVER, HANTS.
TO be SOLD by AUCTION, in several Lots, on Tuesday the 1st of October next, at the Star and Hart Inn, in Andover aforesaid, unless before disposed of by private sale, of which notice will be given,- The said INN, and the garden, and apputenances, late in the possession of Robert Stanford, deceased, but now in the occupation of Mr.Matthew Hibberd.
And also a handsome and modern well-built MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE, situate in the same place, likewise late in the possession of the said Robert Stanford, but now of Mr.Northsworthy.
The premises are tenanted at the yearly rent of �80. and upwards, and are all in good condition; a view whereof, and further particulars may be had by applying to Mess.Leversuch and Parry, of Andover aforesaid, two of the executors of the deceased.
SALISBURY, August 27, 1782.
THE many false and scandalous reports (propagated by malice, and circulated through ignorance) concerning my purchasing some lace fraudently come by, obliges me with reluctance (having no alternative) to offer something to my friends and the public in general, through the channel of this paper, as I am conscious my general rectitude of conduct in public and private character with every impartial person will and the test of the strictest scrutiny: But as the tongue of malevolence is generally liberal in the practice of scandal, it renders the present an improper subject for particular discussion. If, therefore, any person, desirous of hearing truth, and judging properly, will apply to me, I will not only answer every interrogation, but bring incontestible proof in my justification; nor by the present do I mean a vain panegyric, but a necessary defence; for though I can live contented without praise, it does not amount to a declaration that I will tamely submit to suffer shame and prejudice.
N.B. It having been reported I did not give near the value of the lace as old silver, I hereby promise a reward of Ten Guineas to whoever will bring proper proof of the propagator of such report, to be paid by me.
ABEL HOWELL
Corner of Milford and Queen-streets.
W I L T S.
TO be SOLD, either together or in parcels, an improveable FREEHOLD FARM, called BOYERS and SELFS; consisting of a good and convenient Farm-House, barns, stables, and other useful buildings, together with 40 acres of meadow and pasture land, 32 acres of inclosed arable land, great part of which adjoins to the farm-house; 113 acres, or thereabouts, of arable land, Iying.in the common fields, with about 80 acres of down, situate at Westbury Leigh, within the parish of Westbury, in the county of Wilts, and an unlimited right of common on large and extensive commons in right of said farm.
Great part of the purchase-money for the above farm may remain in the purchaser's hands, upon security being given.
Also to be Sold, Two Lives in Reversion on a Leasehold Estate, situate at Westbury Leigh aforesaid, called Blatch's Living.
For further particulars apply to Mr.Willoughby, attorney at law, at Melksham, or at the farm house.
N.B. All persons that have any demand on the estate and effects of Mr.Thomas Axford, late of Westbury Leigh aforesaid, deceased, are defired to bring or send their respetive demands on or before the 30th of September next, to the farm-house: And all persons that are indebted to the said estate, are requested to pay their respective debts to Mary and Penelope Axford, at the said farm-house, on or before the time aforesaid.
NAVAL ANECDOTE.
SOON after Captain Cornwallis succeeded to the command of the Canada, on the resignation of Sir George Collier, and was at sea, a mutiny broke out in the ship, on account of some accidental delay in the clerk's paying some of the ship's company; in concequence of which, they signed what they term a Round Robin, wherein they declared, to a man, that they would not fight a gun till they were paid. Capt.Cornwallis, on the receipt of this, had the crew piped upon deck, and thus laconically harrangued them :- "My lads, the money cannot be paid till we return into port; and as to your not fighting, I'll clap you alongside the first large ship of the enemy I see - when the devil himself can't keep you from it." The Jacks were so tickled with this tar-like compliment, that they one and all returned to their duty, better satisfied than if they had been paid the money they demanded ten times over.
To the Printer of the SALISBURY JOURNAL.
SIR,
I Returned last night from a trip to Portsmouth; and have the pIeasure to inform you, that the harvest in general on that road is very promising. A small quantity of wheat is already cut, and in the course of the next, and following week, the farmers will be very busy in cutting down the remainder, as it is full ripe, and must be cut at an events. The heavy rain Iast night, and the unsettled appearance of the weather this morning, makes me in much pain for them, as, should it continue raining, the consequences must be terrible. To prevent, as much as may be, those ill consequences, I would, through the useful channel of your paper, recommend to them; and others in like circumstances, an expedient, which I have myself more than once made use of, with great success. Instead of putting ten sheaves into a shock, which is the, usual method, for expedition in tithing, &c. let there be but five or seven, according to the size of the sheaf. Let the fifth or seventh be made twice as big as the rest, and well bound, as near as can conveniently be done, at the root-end of the sheaf. Having placed the four or six other sheaves as close together; at the head, as they can be put, open the large sheaf in the rniddle, as wide, and as equally as may be, quite down to the band, and with it, so expanded and inverted, cap the other sheaves, and if well done, it will eventually cover all the corn part of the others, and preserve them safe from any wet for a month or six weeks, or longer, till fine weather comes, when they should all be well aired for a few days before housing. The inverted sheaf wilI be secured by that protection which Providence has given to the ear thus inverted, which no wet can penetrate. The bands, which are the only small parts which can be hurt, at threshing time, should be put and threshed by themselves, that they may not stain the rest of the corn.
Aug.23. CRITO.